ACT Study Plan & Prep Schedule
The ACT is a 2-hour 55-minute college admissions test covering English, Math, Reading, and Science, with an optional Writing section.
Typical Plan
10 weeks
Weekly Effort
8 hrs/week
Audience
High-school juniors and seniors
What does the ACT cover?
- English: Usage & Mechanics, Rhetorical Skills
- Math: Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Plane Geometry, Trigonometry
- Reading: Literary Narrative, Social Science, Humanities, Natural Science
- Science: Data Representation, Research Summaries, Conflicting Viewpoints
- Optional Writing: 40-minute argumentative essay
Official source: ACT, Inc.
How to plan your ACT prep with MyStudyPlanner
- Sign up free and pick the ACT template — pre-loaded with lecture counts and durations.
- Set your target test date. We compute available weeks and weekday/weekend split automatically.
- Adjust any subject lecture count if you have a stronger or weaker area.
- Generate your day-by-day schedule with built-in spaced repetition and weekly review.
- Track every block, get streaks, and export the full PDF before test day.
ACT — Frequently Asked Questions
Should I take the SAT or the ACT?
Most universities accept both equally. Strong readers/writers often prefer the SAT; strong science readers often prefer the ACT. Take an official practice test of each before deciding.
How long is the ACT?
About 2 hours 55 minutes without Writing, or 3 hours 35 minutes with Writing.